Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket;

Carolyn Doty’s debut novel is a story of love, family, and redemption. The story follows the intersecting lives of three generations of women in a small town in Maine. Faye, the matriarch of the family, is a day late for her own funeral. Faye’s death opens up a can of worms that the family must deal with. Faye’s daughter, Tish, is a single mother of two young children and is struggling to make ends meet. Tish’s sister, Mae, is a successful lawyer and is married to a wealthy man. Mae is Faye’s polar opposite – organized, professional, and able to take care of herself. Faye’s grandson, Declan, is a struggling artist who is trying to figure out his place in the world. Declan reconnects with Mae, who has been missing him, and they begin to explore their relationship. The stories of Fay; 8vo; 232 pages; $6.00.

Price: $40.00